“Thought breeds thought; children familiar with great thoughts take as naturally to thinking for themselves as the well-nourished body takes to growing; and we must bear in mind that growth; physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual, is the sole end of education.”
Welcome to Ambleside
Primary School of Kensington
Ambleside Primary School of Kensington is a Christ centered school that is based on the thought and practice of British author, philosopher and teacher, Charlotte Mason (1842 -1923).
The school has been founded to provide a ‘living education’ for the children of Kensington and surrounding areas.
A living education cultivates a love to learn, to live lives caring for others, while interacting with the best literature, the greatest works of art and music and creation.
Year Planner 2024
| Date | Term |
|
Wednesday 17 January Friday 26 January Saturday 27 January Monday 19-21 February Tuesday 20 February Monday 11-13 March Wednesday 20 March Thursday 21 March Friday 29 March Monday 1 April |
Term 1
First Day Grade 2 Bible Ceremony Parents as Students Day ASA School visit Parent Evening Parent-Teacher Meetings All school Lunch - Break Up Day Public Holiday - Human Right’s Day Public Holiday - Good Friday Public Holiday - Family Day |
|
Tuesday 9 April Wednesday 17 April Saturday 20 April Saturday 27 April Wednesday 1 May Thursday 2-3 May Monday 6 May Wednesday 8 May Friday 10 May Saturday 11 May Sunday 12 May Monday 13 May Monday 20-24 May Monday 27 May Wednesday 29 May Monday 10-13 June Friday 14 June Saturday 16 June Sunday 17 June |
Term 2
First day School Photos Open day Public Holiday - Freedom Day Public Holiday - Worker’s Day School Holiday Eye test Eye test Puppet Show Grade 1 Puppet Show - Open Day Mother's Day Hearing test Consolidation Week School Closed - Teacher Admin Day Voting Day Parent-Teacher Meetings Break Up Day Father’s Day - Youth Day Youth Day Holiday |
|
Wednesday 10 July Thursday 18 July Friday 9 August Saturday 17 August Wednesday 28-30 August Thursday 29 August Friday 30 August Saturday 14 September Monday 16-18 September Wednesday 18 September Friday 20 September |
Term 3
First Day Nelson Mandela Day Public Holiday - National Women’s Day First Aid Training Course for Staff & Learners ASA School Visit Parent Evening ASA Teacher Training SHAKESPEARE DAY Parent-Teacher Meetings AGM Break Up Day |
|
Wednesday 9 October Monday 4-8 November Monday 11 November Tuesday 19-22 November Monday 25 November Friday 29 November Monday 2 December Thursday 5 December Monday 16 December Wednesday 25 December Thursday 26 December |
Term 4
First Day Consolidation Week School Closed - Teacher Admin Day Grade 6 / 7 Camp Parent-Teacher Meetings All School Thanksgiving Evening Grade 7 Farewell Dinner Break Up Day Public Holiday - Day of Reconciliation Public Holiday - Christmas Day Public Holiday - Boxing Day |
Finishing Times 2024
| Grade | Times |
| Pre-School / Gr. R | 12:45 |
| Grade 1 | 13:30 |
| Grade 2 | 13:30 |
| Grade 3 | 14:00 |
| Grade 4 | 14:00 |
| Grade 5 / 6 | 14:15 |
| Grade 7 | 14:15 |
